Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 1:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 7:04 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:0710.52:3411.07:03-0.28:096.05:286:50Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:1710.53:2211.48:02-0.49:045.25:296:48Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:1810.64:0011.78:54-0.59:494.55:316:46Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:1210.84:3311.89:40-0.310:283.85:326:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:0110.95:0211.810:230.111:043.25:336:42Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:4610.85:3011.711:020.711:382.75:356:40Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:3010.75:5711.611:401.55:366:38Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:1310.66:2711.412:122.212:182.45:376:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:5810.46:5811.112:471.912:573.45:396:34Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:4610.17:3310.81:241.71:374.45:406:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:399.88:1210.32:041.62:235.45:416:30Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:409.68:579.82:491.63:206.25:436:28Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:559.59:519.33:411.74:356.85:446:26Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:199.64:391.76:056.95:456:24Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:2710.05:421.77:206.65:476:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:049.02:1510.46:431.48:106.05:486:20Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:069.32:5110.87:381.08:475.35:496:18Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:599.83:2111.28:260.79:204.45:516:16Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:4810.43:4911.69:110.59:543.45:526:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:3511.04:1911.99:540.610:302.35:536:12New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:2211.44:5012.210:361.011:081.25:556:10New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:1111.75:2412.311:191.711:500.35:566:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:0311.86:0212.312:042.65:576:06Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:5911.76:4312.112:34-0.412:523.75:596:04Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:5911.47:2811.61:22-0.71:464.76:006:02Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:0611.18:2110.92:15-0.72:495.76:016:00First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:2410.89:2510.23:13-0.34:086.36:035:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:4810.810:439.74:180.15:406.36:045:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:0211.15:280.67:045.66:055:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:089.52:0011.46:380.98:064.76:075:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446484)

Common Questions About Tacoma, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tacoma, WA today?

Slack tide in Tacoma, WA is approximately 10:12 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Tacoma, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tacoma, WA?

Tide predictions for Tacoma, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tacoma, WA?

Tide data for Tacoma, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446484. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446484.

What is the moon phase in Tacoma, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tacoma, WA is Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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